It’s that time of year again! The Taupo Historic GP is coming up at Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park on the 19th and 20th of January 2019. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Formula 5000, the iconic stock-block V8 single-seater category here, across the Tasman and in the United States. Plus much more ; Race categories:
Formula 5000s Historic Muscle Cars Historic Saloon Cars Historic Sports Sedans & Allcomers Historic Formula Fords, Formula Juniors, Historic F3, and Invited Sports Racing cars The Carl Cox Motorsport Hyosung and Ninja Cup
I hope to see you there. If you see a car approaching on the wrong / right side of the road that could be me !
Kennys Bucket list is being looked after, he is going out a a passenger in the Team Cambridge Monaro. He first saw it in 1969, and now is going around Taupo in it 2019. Thats what a bucket list is. We wont discuss here the bucket not being attended to last year Oh, yes, the driver comes from another Bucket............
I have invited about 16 friends and family and if they all show up along with MY Team can I get a discount on the price of my admission ? I just hope my bus can make it to the airport on time.
We have 24 cars for HMC and HSC, Bruce can put up the list but we have some pretty cool cars coming. Several of our races will be split grid between HMC and HSC along with the fastest half and slowest half, its always good trial different ideas and this event allows for that. Along with our past Legends the HMC/HSC camp will be selling T-Shirts, Calendars and other items. Looking forward to a FUN weekend.
HMC Dale Mathers, #23 1969 Boss Mustang Graeme Bagrie, #58 1969 Mustang Ex Australia TransAm Tony Mexted, #104 1970 Mustang, “PDL Tribute” Kevin Gimblett, #3 1967 Camaro, “Earnhardt Tribute” Glenn Allingham, #50 1970 Camaro SS Richie Malam, #41 1968 Z/28 Camaro, A/Sedan Sean McCaughan, #10 1971 Falcon GTHO “Geoghegan Tribute” Mike McCaughan, #23 1971 Falcon GTHO Brady McCaughan, #94 1970 Perana Capri John Sampson, #117 1969 Capri RS2600
HSC David Thompson Snr, #01 1968 Escort Mk1 Shellsport Ex Stone/Harrington John McKechnie, #59 1968 Cambridge Monaro, Ex Black/Coppins/Thompson/Bunce Dennis McConnell, #69 1969 Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Ex Wilson Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon Colin Campbell, #4 1974 Mk1 Escort RS2000 Paul McCarthy, #49 1971 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS1600 FIA Group 2 Poul Christie, #1 1974 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS2000 FIA Group 2 Natalie Campbell, #227 1973 Capri GT3000 Pete Cowan, #174 1974 Capri GT3000 Pat Excell, #187 1965 Anglia 1500GT Howard Wood, #46 1973 BMW 2002tii FIA Group 2 Ian Williamson, #08 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe Dennis Mills, #20 1971 Datsun 510 Rex Bentham, #25 1960 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8 Ex Westall
A really great turn out of 24 Cars. We will have as our guest “Legends” for signings of posters and chatting to the public. They are to date, David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone, Spencer “Spinner” Black and Dennis Marwood.
Also on display will be a few Historic Saloon Cars....
HMC Dale Mathers, #23 1969 Boss Mustang Graeme Bagrie, #58 1969 Mustang Ex Australia TransAm Tony Mexted, #104 1970 Mustang, “PDL Tribute” Glenn Allingham, #50 1970 Camaro SS Richie Malam, #41 1968 Z/28 Camaro, A/Sedan Sean McCaughan, #10 1971 Falcon GTHO “Geoghegan Tribute” Mike McCaughan, #23 1971 Falcon GTHO Brady McCaughan, #94 1970 Perana Capri John Sampson, #117 1969 Capri RS2600
HSC David Thompson Snr, #01 1968 Escort Mk1 Shellsport Ex Stone/Harrington John McKechnie, #1 1968 Cambridge Monaro, Ex Black/Coppins/Thompson/Bunce Dennis McConnell, #69 1969 Escort Mk1 Twin Cam Ex Wilson Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon Colin Campbell, #4 1974 Mk1 Escort RS2000 Paul McCarthy, #49 1971 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS1600 FIA Group 2 Poul Christie, #1 1974 “Broadspeed” Mk1 Escort RS2000 FIA Group 2 Natalie Campbell, #227 1973 Capri GT3000 Pete Cowan, #174 1974 Capri GT3000 Pat Excell, #187 1965 Anglia 1500GT Howard Wood, #46 1973 BMW 2002tii FIA Group 2 Ian Williamson, #08 1972 Mazda RX2 Coupe Dennis Mills, #20 1971 Datsun 510 Rex Bentham, #25 1960 Mk2 Jaguar 3.8 Ex Westall
A really great turn out of 24 Cars. We will have as our guest “Legends” for signings of posters and chatting to the public. They are to date, David Simpson, Kerry Grant, Alan Boyle, Ray Stone and Dennis Marwood.
Also on display will be a few Historic Saloon Cars....
Maybe a late entry. Apache has engine issues after the last meeting and Nigel is trying to have the “Dawson” Mustang there but has a bit of work to do.
Spgeti wrote:Maybe a late entry. Apache has engine issues after the last meeting and Nigel is trying to have the “Dawson” Mustang there but has a bit of work to do.
Bruce a great line-up.
This car " Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon " I presume the Moon is Barry Moon - upholsterer [ retired ] and former Austin Healey owner and racer, after the Escort !! .. ??
This car " Neville “Hillsy” Hills, #483 1975 Escort Mk2 RS2000 Ex Biddle/Moon " I presume the Moon is Barry Moon - upholsterer [ retired ] and former Austin Healey owner and racer, after the Escort !! .. ??
Hi Roger,
Yes a good line up and we are very pleased with the commitment by the guys and girls getting in behind this event.
We're still missing a few HMC cars which should have made the effort but it is what it is and we'll have a bunch of fun anyway which to me is most important. After 7 years of helping Tony, Chris and Jim run the Festivals at Hampton and bringing the Aussie ATA guys over four times(never easy) im looking forward to a more relaxed low key event like this.
Kiwiboss wrote:We're still missing a few HMC cars which should have made the effort but it is what it is and we'll have a bunch of fun anyway which to me is most important. After 7 years of helping Tony, Chris and Jim run the Festivals at Hampton and bringing the Aussie ATA guys over four times(never easy) im looking forward to a more relaxed low key event like this.
Hopefully a group photo with You, Ken H, John Mck Bruce D and Nigel W .. and others .. Enjoy the Days ..
John McKechnie wrote:Kennys Bucket list is being looked after, he is going out a a passenger in the Team Cambridge Monaro. He first saw it in 1969, and now is going around Taupo in it 2019. Thats what a bucket list is. We wont discuss here the bucket not being attended to last year Oh, yes, the driver comes from another Bucket............
Tell Kenny - to take extra Sock and U.....pants just in case..
Guys - unfortunately not a goer for this year - but, I will be better organised for 2020.. Sorry Ken H,our meeting is still a way away .. Cheers
